Yearning
Encyclopedia
Yearning is a collaborative album by ambient
musician Robert Rich
and sarod
player Lisa Moskow. It is based on the classical Indian musical form
known as alap
. Alap is the first and slowest section of a raga
. The music on this album consists of Moskow’s sarod solos set against Rich’s classic droning
ambiences.
Ambient music
Ambient music is a musical genre that focuses largely on the timbral characteristics of sounds, often organized or performed to evoke an "atmospheric", "visual" or "unobtrusive" quality.- History :...
musician Robert Rich
Robert Rich (musician)
Robert Rich is an ambient musician and composer based in California, United States. With a discography spanning over 30 years, he is widely regarded as a figure whose sound has greatly influenced today's ambient, New Age, and even IDM music.-Early life:At an early age he thought he disliked music...
and sarod
Sarod
The sarod is a stringed musical instrument, used mainly in Indian classical music. Along with the sitar, it is the most popular and prominent instrument in the classical music of Hindustan...
player Lisa Moskow. It is based on the classical Indian musical form
Indian classical music
The origins of Indian classical music can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition. Indian classical music has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. The Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, describes music...
known as alap
Alap
The alap is the opening section of a typical North Indian classical performance. It is a form of melodic improvisation that introduces and develops a raga...
. Alap is the first and slowest section of a raga
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
. The music on this album consists of Moskow’s sarod solos set against Rich’s classic droning
Drone (music)
In music, a drone is a harmonic or monophonic effect or accompaniment where a note or chord is continuously sounded throughout most or all of a piece. The word drone is also used to refer to any part of a musical instrument that is just used to produce such an effect.-A musical effect:A drone...
ambiences.
Track listing
- ”part 1: Bija” – 10:30
- ”part 2: Suspension” – 9:50
- ”part 3: Nada” – 8:50
- ”part 4: Kali” – 7:50
- ”part 5: A Thousand Tears” – 11:40
- ”part 6: The Mirror” – 10:56
Personnel
- Robert Rich – flutes, electronics, gliss guitar, santurSanturThe santur is a Persian hammered dulcimerIt is a trapezoid-shaped box often made of walnut or different exotic woods. The Persian classical santur has 72 strings. The name santur was first referenced in ancient Persian poetry...
, percussion, sound design - Lisa Moskow – sarod